Headlights problems with this 2015 Cadillac SRX that only has 56k miles. I had just bought this car and on the way home from the dealership I had to use my high beams to see anything on my hour trip. The low beam lights are so low you can not even tell that they are on at all. How did this pass inspection? This could cause an accident. It is not safe driving at night. I was given no information about this defect when I bought it. There are not warnings lights on the dash system. There are many other people complaining of this very problem. The entire headlight assemblies need to be replaced according to research. Why is there not a recall on this? It's very dangerous!
2015 Cadillac SRX lights complaints
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The headlights are so dim that they are a hazard unless i drive with my high beams on. the other night someone was walking at night and I was unable to see them until I was very close tot hem. My husband remarks how he can barely see at night, We have changed out the headlights and it made no difference. My Uncle has a 2014 Model and he has commented he has the same issue. They are a true hazard and Cadillac should have to do something about the faulty head lights. I would love to see how they compare to a normal SUV
Headlights low beams are dim. Causing dangerously restrictive visibility when driving at night. A google search indicates that this problem is widespread and very common. I first noticed this about six months ago.
The headlights incur condensation inside the headlight body, which makes the light from the headlights very dim. At night, this creates a very serious safety concern. 1. Other cars are not able to see you at night. 2. The driver is unable to see the road or other objects at night. There apparently was a lawsuit in 2 states on this safety concern, which they won. Please recall this, before someone else is killed.
The low beam headlights are extremely dim, and it is a commonly known issue with these Cadillac SRX models. This is a 2015, but all owners of these model years complain of the same issue. There was a class action lawsuit previously on these headlamps, it focused on moisture entering the headlamp assembly. I had the Cadillac dealer inspect, they determined there was no moisture degrading the lamps. So nothing was done. The lamps are very dim and dangerous at night. Again, a common srx owner issue. The Cadillac dealer yesterday suggested just using the high beams all the time, or replace the low beam 55 watt lamps with 65 watt high beam type lamps. Not sure that would be best solution. Also, they wanted $1400 to change the lamps in this scenario. Again, back to the safety issue, these low beam lamps are dangerously dim. No doubt someone has had an accident due to these, fortunately I have not (yet)
The Low-beam headlights are so hot they are melting the reflective coating off the headlamp housing causing the headlights to not project. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed asap. When driving at night you cant see 15 ft in front of you without the high beams. I have spoke to Cadillac and this is a known issue. Last night there was a pedestrian walking down the side of the road and i was unable to see him and almost hit him.
I noticed while driving at night, my headlights are extremely dim. After researching the problem, I discovered that there is a problem with the headlights having to do with moisture and corrosion and that Cadillac is aware of the problem, but will not issue a recall. There are several lawsuits pending including a Class Action filed in Detroit, MI. I contacted the dealership who informed me that Cadillac was paying for customers to have the lights fixed on a reimbursement plan. However, Cadillac stopped that program. It is an extremely dangerous situation to not have the headlights work properly. Cadillac should do a recall and fix this problem.
2015 cadillac srx. Consumer writes in regards to extremely dim headlights. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer offered to reimburse 500.00 of th 1,800.00 repair cost. The consumer accepted the reimbursement, but had not received it. The consumer requested a full reimbursement since the manufacturer is aware of the failure. The vehicle had 43,000 miles.
In the last several months I have noticed a dimenished light output of the low beam headlights. It has gotten to the point where the light emitted is not adequate to drive at night and is unsafe. The only way to safely drive at night is with the high beam headlights.
In February 2020 Cadillac notified me "that a small number of model year 2010-2015 SRXs may experience issues that could cause moisture to accumulate in their headlamp capsules and/or cause Halogen headlights to become dimmer over time." (Claim Number [XXX]) At that time I had no issues but I have this issue now, as diagnosed by my dealer. The dim low beam headlights make the vehicle undriveable at night. I have replaced the actual headlight bulbs but the problem as per the dealer is "moisture has damaged the deflectors". My dealer and Cadillac (case #[XXX]) have offered a 10% discount on the estimated $2,300 repair cost. I believe this to be a serious safety and quality issue. Also, SRX owners have been treated unfairly with 2010 model year owners receiving 10 years of replacement coverage and all others getting less. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFROMATION ABOUT THE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights dimmed, causing the contact to not see the road ahead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the weather sealant for the headlights was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to have the dealer contact them. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The headlights are failing, new lamps does not resolve the issue. Bad design, the inner reflective housing has melted and the lamps no longer light the road correctly. New lamps did not resolve the issue. I am having to replace the whole lamp housing at over $600 per side just to enable me to drive at night. Very dangerous situation
Low beam headlights have become so dim as to be unusable, exascerbated when the auto-dimming goes unexpectedly from high to low beam. It’s as if someone just turned the car’s lights off, so options are to 1) drive on constant high beam, blinding other drivers; 2) drive on low beam, blinding me; 3) not drive at all at night. Thanks, Cadillac!! It’s unbelievable to me that a safety recall has not been mandated to force GM to confront this problem for ALL owners.
Low beam headlights are so dim as to be useable.
Low beams are so dim as to be dangerous, not only for passengers, but also for people, animals and property outside the vehicle. Visibility is so incredibly poor as to not illuminate a pedestrian in a crosswalk early enough to facilitate a safe stop. Nothing in writing from the dealer, but agent aware of the problem with no fix. The problem is constant, not intermittent. Became most apparent approximate 37000 miles, while driving a winding road, returning from Soboba casino at night. Vehicle has a little over 40000 miles now. No warning lamps, messages. There are enough online complaints to wonder why GM has not recalled for repair. Is GM awaiting for a certain injury or death toll?
Bought this car used, first time after dark realized headlights were not shining well enough to drive. We parked the vehicle until we could purchase and replace complete headlamp assembly. Multiple internet sites were found where other owners had same issue. We paid $300 for a set of replacement assembly and installed ourselves, otherwise it would have cost $1000 at the dealer. We went with this option because Cadillac items were not recommended, as they would fog up again in a short amount of time.
Vehicle headlights are very dim and night visibility is extremely limited and very dangerous. Driving in rain proves impossible. Seems to be a known issue that Cadillac owners are repairing themselves to the tune of between $1400-3000. Models SRX, years 2010-2016 After reading many user/enthusiasts web forums, I see this issue being reported by hundreds of owners.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at night, the front headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the headlights to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer but was unable to speak to with an authorized representative. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the headlights became very dim causing a visibility issue. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that there was moisture entering the headlight housings and that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights would dimly illuminate and would not operate as needed without warning. The contact would be forced to use the high beam headlights for clear visibility while driving at night. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the headlights were dimmed, and it was difficult to see ahead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with headlamp assembly failure. The headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that notifications were mailed to vehicle owners about the headlamp assembly replacement. However, the eligibility period had passed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The headlights seals have failed and it’s is very hard to drive at night. Dangerous They new the headlight seals were faulty from the very beginning yet they still installed them in the car. They voluntarily replaced the headlights on many of the cars but refuse to replace my headlights. I cannot afford approximately 1400.00 to replace headlights that they should be held responsible for. I know that I am not the only person to complain about the headlight problem and I feel a recall is the only way to make them assume their responsibilities. These headlights make it very difficult to drive at night. Your help resolving this is the only hope consumers have to get the headlights replaced. Please look into this matter and do what is right by the consumer. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I've had issues with my headlights going dim, and when I take it in there is nothing, that can be done about it. This has occurred more than once.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the low-beam headlights were significantly dim and were affecting her visibility of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had caused her to drive with the high beam actuated at night. The contact also stated she had received an unknown recall notification related to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the headlights were significantly dim, and she was unable to see the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and the light bulbs were replaced; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who informed the contact she would be responsible for the cost of the repair since the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The Dim headlights are too dim to drive in evenings and cloudy, foggy, or any time lights are needed
I have notice several Cadillac SRX, the headlights on the passenger side are very dim. Have talk to several people that owns Cadillacs SRX and they are having the same problem. Very unsafe to drive at night. Have had the bulbs changes it didn't correct the problem. I'm very dissatisfied. Will you please help.
Low beam headlights are NOT safe to drive with at night. EVEN after replaced by dealership upon being recalled. This is a disaster waiting to happen.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights would dimly illuminate while in operation without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that moisture had entered the headlight module which caused the headlights to be dim. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and they acknowledged that the headlight failure was a known issue; however, there was no recall placed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.
Headlights so dim can't see to drive after dusk. contacted Cadillac inquired about recall, they're aware of this issue with this model and year no recall even with safety issues. I researched this and numerous srx with same problem some resulting in accidents with injury. Cadillac told me to take it to dealer and pay about $1000. Per side to replace with same defective lights and housings plus labor. Please look into this issue and help those of us in need of being able to see while driving after dusk. Thank you for any help you can provide.
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